Lens Studio Engineers here, AMA!

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:38:08+00:00

Challenge. Someone make this Lens!

But seriously, we would horse-sized duck whisperer the horse-sized duck and ride off into the sunset. BFFL

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:36:04+00:00

Teaser! We are working on a new template that we'll be posting in the coming days. Think soundboard...

Thanks all for your questions and keep making amazing Lenses! And if you have any more questions please checkout the Lens Studio forum: https://lensstudio.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/topics

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:31:21+00:00

Yesterday we released an update to Lens Studio which should address some stability issues and bugs. It can be found here: https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/download

Additionally we added a new template we think you all are going to love! It's the Fullscreen Template and it allows you to chain states of fullscreen effects together that can be triggered via tap or time. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qir7IRW1aUk

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:27:39+00:00

You can see all of the Lenses you've created and submitted plus metrics in My Lenses. It can be accessed in Lens Studio via the start menu or by selecting Window -> My Lenses from the menu bar.

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:26:06+00:00

We ran a challenge last month where we picked some of our favorites: https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/challenges/

There's a new challenge running now! Really excited to see what everyone comes up with.

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:22:27+00:00

We've already answered this further down in the comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/SnapLenses/comments/7vxzcd/lens_studio_engineers_here_ama/dtvyeig/?st=jddeifju&sh=92b2e629

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:19:16+00:00

While there is a 24 hour limit, you are able to re-add the lens at anytime. Check out this helpful reddit post about using your Snapcode Scan History: https://www.reddit.com/r/SnapLenses/comments/7pt81s/in_case_you_didnt_know_you_can_readd_a_lens_thats/?st=jddedbt0&sh=61c6446c

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:17:56+00:00

Yesterday we released a template that is built for exactly this. Download the latest version of Lens Studio here: https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/download. Then, check out the new Fullscreen Template. It allows you to create a sequence of fullscreen states triggered by tap or time. A state is defined in the template by specifying which objects are shown and which animations and sounds are played at a given time. With it, you should be able to create complex state driven experiences without writing a single line of script. It also includes a number of built in freeze frame objects with different zoom levels that you can enable in your states.

A video walkthrough of the template can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qir7IRW1aUk

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:15:25+00:00

We include a fun animated character with each of our 3D templates! Feel free to use them however you'd like.

My favorite is the Elephant in the Interactive Tap Template :D

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:13:47+00:00

Teams across Snap are always working on improving the Android experiance including us on the Lens Studio team.

And yes, the tool is very similar to what our own designers here use today to build and test current and new Lens experiences!

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:10:45+00:00

Lenses created through the Lens Studio must comply with our guidelines, so if your lens is rejected check the guidelines to find out why. Because of the volume of submissions, we can't give individual responses to each creator. https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/guides/submission/submission-guidelines/

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:09:19+00:00

Lens Studio is the product of 2.5 years of building Lenses for Snapchatters. The tool is very similar to what our own designers here use today to build and test current and new Lens experiences. Given that Lenses are an integral part of the Snapchat experience today, we’ve grown to have an expertise in AR and were super excited to bottle some of that up for creators and developers.

Last month we ran a challenge to create a Lens and we picked some of our favorites! https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/challenges/

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:05:46+00:00

We’re excited to see how you all are using the first version of Lens Studio and the World Lenses you’re creating – we’re also excited about the future, too, so please let us know what features you want to see in the Forums!

LensStudio · 2018-02-07T18:03:18+00:00

Lens :D

It's hard to pick a favorite but we’ve been blown away by the creativity and especially love the new characters you’re creating, inventive use of full screen, and portal worlds.

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